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Locals let us know the best places to go people-watching in Madison

Calling all nosy folks. We asked locals where they go for prime people-watching in Madison, is your favorite spot on the list?

A crowd of people walking on State Street during a local market.

The Madison Night Market is prime for people-watching. | Photo by 608today

We recently rounded up some places and activities around Madison that are good for people who prefer to spend time alone, because nothing beats scoring a prime seat at a busy bar to people-watch the night away.

We asked our readers and Instagram followers to fill us in on their favorite people-watching spots around town:

  • “Plain Spoke! [The] bar above Young Blood.” Snagging a window seat at this bar on a Friday night offers an entertaining birds-eye view of King Street.
  • “Concerts on the Square (fun to see what food they bring and their setup).”
  • “Garver is one of my faves for people-watching.” Pro tip: Escape to the second-floor balcony on busy nights.
  • “Any brewery will do.”
  • “Morning: Wonderstate; Evening: Heritage Tavern; Summer: Union Terrace.”
  • “Collectivo coffee shops or Lakeshore Path.” Getting your caffeine, steps, and eavesdropping in? Efficiency at its finest.”

Head over to our Instagram page to join the conversation (don’t forget to hit that follow button).

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